Float n fly tutorial using duck feathers

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This is a brief tutorial on how I tie my float n fly jigs using mallard flank feathers with a few pictures. I start by tying in some Krinkle Mirror Flash, then turn jig so hook is pointed up. Tie in first feather at the top side, then turn so hook point is down and add second feather for the belly portion. I like a little contrast color and with these I used some rabbit hair also tied in on the belly side. I learned to finish my jigs with a half hitch and do about four of those to finish my jigs although a whip finish is fine. Probably have made over a million half hitches in my tying career and don't plan on changing because it works for me. Jigs are 1/24-1/32 pillheads on #4 hooks.